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S507 JVJ

1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,665 mi
Last recorded85,665 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A98,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS507 JVJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

side steps corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 85,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

side steps corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,585 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 82,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front wipers stop in park

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2011 78,757 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 78,757 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 74,934 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 74,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front discs scored

Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,456 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 64,917 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,965 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 57,270 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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S507 JVJ is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 98,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S507 JVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited A typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S507 JVJ is a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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